Straight Hemp CBD Blog

Terpenes and the "Entourage Effect"
Sep 11, 2019
The Straight Hemp secret sauce While terpenes are considered the flavor and scent compounds of plants, they deliver so much more as they also produce amazing benefits of their own. Terpenes interact with many of the same body parts as cannabinoids, but in different ways. While they may show little or no effect on their own, they synergize and amplify the effects of other terpenes and cannabinoids.
Hemp vs. Marijuana
Sep 11, 2019
Straight Hemp is exclusively a hemp company. Hemp and marijuana are different. While both plants are members of the same plant family (Cannabis sativa), they possess different chemical profiles and have distinct uses. While both produce cannabinoids and terpenes, the relative quantities of each are different. Hemp-based products have far less tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)—the compound that gives recreational marijuana users a "high”—than a marijuana-based product.
Concentrated Hemp
Jun 13, 2019
Looking deeper into terpenes beyond their aromas and scents. Terpenes are more than just aromas and scents, they can have beneficial healing effects too!
Hemp Vs Marijuana Infographic
Jun 13, 2019
Looking deeper into terpenes beyond their aromas and scents. Terpenes are more than just aromas and scents, they can have beneficial healing effects too!
CBD Oil for Dogs, Cats and Pets (plus serving size calculator)
Jun 13, 2019
People are looking into CBD oil for dogs, cats and their other pets! Cannabidiol, or ‘CBD’, works with the Endocannabinoid System existing in all mammals! Plus, use our pet serving size calculator to determine how much CBD to give your pet.
The Difference Between Butane and CO2 Extraction
Jun 13, 2019
Cannabis concentrates certainly provide an experience like none other. But, how do the two most common types compare? Here’s how butane and CO2 extraction oil compare.